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CU54 FTJ

2004 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,853 mi
Last recorded194,853 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 194,853 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2025 193,451 miles

Corrosion appearing on rear chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 193,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion appearing on rear chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 193,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slkightly corrored

Fail 24 Apr 2024 193,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis slkightly corrored

Pass 1 Apr 2023 191,607 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 190,958 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 190,934 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 189,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 189,672 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 187,983 miles

2nd prop bearing has play

Nearside Rear inner 1/4 holed

Offside Rear inner sill holed

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

chassis swollen

engine runs rough

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2018 187,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 185,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 185,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 184,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 183,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 182,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 181,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 163,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight judder front discs

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 163,058 miles

slight judder front discs

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 128,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 115,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r brake back plate has slight misting of oil brake fluid

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 71,406 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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CU54 FTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU54 FTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU54 FTJ is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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